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Turn it Off: Anti-Idling Project Using Commitment, Prompts and Norms

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In an attempt to combat vehicle idling, Toronto instated an Anti-Idling Bylaw limiting vehicle idling to three minutes. However, because enforcement proved difficult, the bylaw al…
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GCC Active and Safe Routes to School (1996 to 2005)

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The GCC Active and Safe Routes to School program was brought to life by Greenest City, a Toronto-based non-profit known for addressing a variety of environmental issues through lo…
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GCC EcoDriver Program

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From September 2008 to March 2011, Green Communities Canada’s EcoDriver program operated in twelve Ontario communities promoting fuel-saving behaviors in three core areas: fuel ef…

Anyone used mascots in idling interventions?

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Lauren Maris Red Deer November 05, 2013 11:27 AM
We are working on a campaign to encourage people to reduce idling, and are considering using a mascot or character to help us deliver the idle free message when approaching idling…

Idling Tool Kit Blog

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Unknown November 19, 2010 01:44 PM
This new blog provides everything you need to develop and implement a local or regional idling awareness campaign including marketing and program plans, graphics, sample letters, …

Ecological behavior and its environmental consequences: A life cycle assessment of a self-report measure

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Kaiser, F., Doka, G., Hofstetter, P., & Ranney, M. (2003). Ecological behavior and its environmental consequences: A life cycle assessment of a self-report measure. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 23(1), 11-20.
The environmental impact of individuals, namely, how much they pollute and what resources they consume, is of paramount importance. However, even environmental psychologists rarel…

Developing three DriveWiser Posters for the public

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Therese Bombardier Dartmouth June 16, 2010 03:19 PM
DriveWiser is a fuel efficiency program; educating people on how to save GHGs and money by changing driving practices, vehicle maintenance and buying for fuel efficiency. I'm …

Communicating the Anti-Idling Message

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Gina Sutherland Calgary January 25, 2010 06:51 PM
My company is considering launching an anti-idling campaign that uses in-vehicle prompts and I would appreciate input from anyone who has done something similiar. The prompts we'r…

Transportation Data Request

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Peter Zalka Charleston December 03, 2009 03:51 PM
Hi All, The City of Charleston Green Committee is presenting its "Green Plan" for sustainable practices and greenhouse gas reduction to city council for adoption on December 15…

Vehicle Idling Awareness Efforts

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Unknown September 06, 2009 09:35 PM
Encouraging people to turn off the vehicle engines to conserve fuel takes a multi-tiered campaign (TV and newspaper stories, flyers, signage, in schools, to businesses, etc). I am…

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